Senior Manager, Accounting & Shared Services (SoX/GAAP)

Group 1 Automotive; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager, Accounting to lead the General, Billing and Commissions Accounting functions across about 150 U.S. dealerships. You will oversee month-end through year-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements within Shared Services.

You will partner with corporate and regional teams, develop controls, and deliver accurate, timely reporting to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required
• CPA preferred
• 10+ years of experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity
• Demonstrated success leading large, multi-layered teams and creating an engaging, accountable, high-performing work environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize and present complex information clearly to varied audiences.
• Automotive Dealership Experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee the resource management for an average $7M operating budget, leading a team comprising 100+ managers, assistant managers, and accounting professionals.
• Source, create, and sustain high-performing teams within the scope of responsibility. Provide management, coaching, and direction to functional teams; conduct performance evaluations, foster employee engagement, and develop teams, providing growth opportunities for managers and staff that align with business objectives.
• Lead resolution of escalated issues; serve as the subject matter expert for complex accounting matters and decision-making within the function.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and the effective use of technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy across Shared Services functions.
• Partner with other corporate, operational, and regional teams to align processes, resolve issues, and support organizational initiatives.
• Produce regular performance and operational reports for executive leadership, ensuring transparency and data-driven decision-making.
• Create and maintain training resources to ensure consistent application of processes and policies across functions.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and reporting activities, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and adherence to corporate standards and federal regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and update policies and procedures to ensure alignment with U.S. GAAP, regulatory requirements, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and evolving business needs.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal and external audits, ensuring timely preparation of audit documentation and effective remediation of findings—Lead Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts for assigned functions.
• Ensure the integrity, completeness, accuracy, and appropriate presentation of financial data across all areas of responsibility, adhering to U.S. GAAP and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Alteryx

Automation technologies

Job description

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager, Accounting to lead the General, Billing and Commissions Accounting functions across about 150 U.S. dealerships. You will oversee month-end through year-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements within Shared Services.

You will partner with corporate and regional teams, develop controls, and deliver accurate, timely reporting to executive leadership.